Death Valley National Park in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Death Valley National Park in january 2025
The weather in Death Valley National Park in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather
Weather at 6am
41°F
Clear/Sunny
71% of time
23%
3%
3%
Weather at 12pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
70% of time
22%
5%
4%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
70% of time
22%
4%
3%
Weather at 3am
41°F
71%
25%
4%
1%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Death Valley National Park in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Death Valley National Park in january.
The climate of Death Valley National Park in january is very bad
The weather in january in Death Valley National Park is dry ; it hardly ever rains (0.4in of rainfall over 1 days).
The climate is quite cool in that area january, but it is livable by dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 63°F. The minimum is 41°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Death Valley National Park is 52°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Death Valley National Park in january with a maximum record of 77°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 20°F in 2013. You need to prepare to have about 5 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 16% of the month.
In january in Death Valley National Park, the days on average last 09:58. The sun rises at 06:59 and sets at 16:57.
With a correct weather, the month of january is okay (but not good) to go in that area.
January: another location in California?
If you want to go to California in january, there are destinations with better weather than Death Valley National Park:
In january, Los Angeles , San Diego, Channel Islands National Park, Encinitas, Gaviota and Hollywood have good weather.
Finally, San Francisco, Palm Springs, Angeles National Forest, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Big Sur and Cambria have a tolerable climate, but better than Death Valley National Park.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Death Valley National Park in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 77°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 20°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 14 day(s) (45%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 0.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (2%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.5in (2018) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 52% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.91km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 16% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:59 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:57 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:58 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Death Valley National Park in january 2024:
41°F to 47°F
40°F to 47°F
31°F to 43°F
38°F to 49°F
36°F to 43°F
27°F to 40°F
31°F to 36°F
32°F to 43°F
36°F to 45°F
34°F to 45°F
29°F to 40°F
27°F to 40°F
38°F to 47°F
38°F to 43°F
43°F to 54°F
41°F to 52°F
45°F to 56°F
43°F to 56°F
41°F to 49°F
36°F to 49°F
34°F to 47°F
40°F to 45°F
41°F to 52°F
38°F to 47°F
36°F to 45°F
34°F to 45°F
49°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
52°F to 61°F
50°F to 61°F
43°F to 54°F
Map: other cities in California in january
Cities near Death Valley National Park:
| Furnace Creek in january | very bad weather |
| Lone Pine in january | very bad weather |
| Big Pine in january | very bad weather |
| Sequoia National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Kings Canyon National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Inyo National Forest in january | very bad weather |
| Visalia in january | tolerable weather |
| Mammoth Lakes in january | very bad weather |
| Sierra National Forest in january | very bad weather |
| Bakersfield in january | tolerable weather |
| Mojave National Preserve in january | tolerable weather |
| Mono Lake in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Death Valley National Park
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Death Valley National Park in january:
Weather data for Death Valley National Park for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Death Valley National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Death Valley National Park can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Death Valley National Park.